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The Cost of Hazardous Occupational Noise & Benefits of New Noise Reduction Technologies From ECI

Written on December 7, 2023. Posted in ECI.

Many industrial sites experience high levels of noise exposure; process control environments are no exception. Control valves and regulators critical to enabling processes and advancing production create noise. High flow and high pressure drop applications tend to reach high sound levels quickly. Controlling noise volumes at their source is the most effective solution, and Emerson and ECI supply products developed specifically to reduce noise.

Pro-Tech Solutions Is Now The Exclusive Representative For FLEXIM

Written on December 7, 2023. Posted in Control Associates.

Pro-Tech Solutions, a Control Associates company, has recently become the exclusive representative for FLEXIM Flow Measurement Solutions, enabling them to offer a comprehensive portfolio of flow measurement offerings to its customers throughout the NY metro area. FLEXIM, recently acquired by Emerson, is the leader in clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement for liquids, gases, and steam. All FLEXIM measurement products are available through Pro-Tech Solutions beginning December 1, 2023.

Alarm Management Best Practices With Apperture as Your Partner

Written on December 7, 2023. Posted in Apperture.

In the era of pneumatic controls, alarms were few and costly. Today, alarms are essentially ‘free’ with an unintended consequence of overuse. This can hinder an operator’s ability to respond to abnormal conditions effectively. Operators often mute speakers to deal with constant interruptions, important alerts go unnoticed, and potential disasters become a looming threat.

Scallon’s Data Standardization Platform Sets The Stage For Decades Of Success

Written on December 6, 2023. Posted in Scallon Controls.

As a key supplier for this mega project, the Scallon Controls and Emerson team recently helped commemorate the groundbreaking event for this $8.5 billion integrated polymers facility located in Orange, Texas—the largest greenfield project to be built in this region in decades. Things are moving quickly and Scallon Controls is intimately involved with the preliminary consulting and ongoing implementation during the initial planning phase to ensure that all key suppliers and project assets are properly defined and integrated into the Emerson Catapult® platform, a vital Planning and Reliability tool central to this project.

Remote Asset Monitoring & Analysis Service From ECI

Written on November 28, 2023. Posted in ECI.

ECI’s Reliability Team can work with you to develop a subscription-based solution that won’t break your budget. Let ECI help you gain a clear overview of your organization’s goals and provide the keys to get started on your upcoming maintenance, asset management and reliability initiatives. Ask about their Starter Package!

ECI’s New Operations Center is Open

Written on November 16, 2023. Posted in ECI.

ECI’s new Operations Center in Lawrence, PA, was designed with a ‘One Campus Approach’, enabling customers to visit their headquarters for an education event or a meeting with their sales team, and then walk over to their operations center. There, customers can see their skid being fabricated, check on a control panel in production, see a demo of ECI’s robotic welder, or check on the status of a control valve repair.

Major Refinery Turns to Scallon Controls for Reliable, Local Support of Its Online Protection System

Written on November 15, 2023. Posted in Scallon Controls.

Your Protection System is the failsafe of your machine; keeping it functioning and in good condition is imperative. Finding a reliable, local resource to maintain your system, flexible enough to work within your outage schedule, is another story. Sourcing an approved vendor at a reasonable price—with no idle time charges—is pretty much a dream. See how this customer sleeps soundly because Scallon Controls has the expertise to service any Online Protection System. Read the story.

World-Class Distillery Embraces Diagnostics With Experitec

Written on November 8, 2023. Posted in Experitec.

This customer was initially skeptical about the value of diagnostics, so Experitec started with a small trial—using FlowScanner™ and ValveLink™ technologies to identify red/yellow/green issues. Immediately, Experitec was able to demonstrate how to extend the life of those valves and save significant maintenance dollars.

Get to Know Apperture’s Data Enablement Practice Leader

Written on November 7, 2023. Posted in Apperture.

Meet Apperture Solutions’ Data Enablement Senior Practice Leader, Ron Eastep. Ron started his career right on the factory floor, where he learned the value of listening to the daily challenges facing the operations team. In his role today, Ron focuses that vision on automation solutions and the data generated in the OT space to better serve operations, maintenance, and management.

Fairman Group Highlights Estate Planning Strategies for 2023

Written on November 2, 2023. Posted in Fairman Group Family Office.

As the world continues to face uncertainty, Fairman Group is available to help with all your financial planning needs. One important area that may be on your mind is estate planning—and specifically, having an updated and comprehensive estate plan in place. Read the article to see Fairman Group’s top suggestions for estate planning strategies in 2023.